2024 the best portable air conditioners review


Price: $499.99
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A New Wave of Cool Comfort.

Fueled by cutting-edge technology, design, and performance, the DREO air conditioner series transforms your cooling experience, bringing Arctic-like freshness and unmatched convenience that takes everyday comfort to a whole new level.

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Go Big on Cooling Power: The DREO AC516S portable air conditioner brings massive 14,000 BTU ASHRAE cooling capacity that reaches up to 14 ft. Helping you keep the comfortable temp in the sweltering summer
Isolate Noise, Amplify Comfort: Featuring a new noise isolation system around the compresor, this portable air conditioners reduces noise down to a minimum 46dB, making it ideal for quiet places like bedrooms and offices
Drainage-free in powerful cooling when the humidify under 85%: Bring uninterrupted cold air to your room, thanks to DREO's new AC unit design, a dedicated condenser and water pump helps transfer excess water and reduces the need for drainage compared to traditional floor air conditioners
Smart Cooling at Your Fingertips: Use your favorite voice assistant (compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Home) or the fully-featured Dreo App to control every aspect of your cooling experience, from multiple modes to fan speeds, timers and schedules, this standing AC has it all
3-in-1 Mode with Fan & Dehumidifier: Get more control of the way you cool thanks to the 3-in-1 mode including settings for cooling, dehumidifying and fan control in one, finding the ideal comfort setting is easier than ever with the DREO room air conditioner
Hassle-free DIY Installation with Universal Window Kits: Don't worry about the window type or size, this air conditioner for bedrooms features multiple panel combinations that are easy to fit and secure on any window (from 17" to 53")
Superb Customer Service: Our friendly customer support works around the clock to solve any issues and give you all the product guidance needed when using Dreo AC Series
Reviewer: Justin Kossomak
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best unit out there.
Review: Before finally getting this one in my hands I went through countless portable air conditioners. I had to opt for a portable unit as my new apartment didn't allow for a window unit to be installed. My window unit was excellent which made every other portable unit I tried seem extremely lackluster and loud. I've gone from units from best buy and home Depot, and a couple units from here on Amazon as well. Unfortunately, the first time I ordered this unit I got the correct box for the unit with the incorrect ac unit inside. But that is beside the point.The good: (Basically, everything)Everything about this unit is amazing. I got the black one and it's very appealing. The hose is also black, and the bracket is a nice matching glossy black as well. In a complex where everyone has their own portable unit, this one definitely stands out and looks much nicer. The AC itself is extremely quiet. Like seriously quiet out of all the units I tried. I would go far enough to say it is as quiet as my window unit, which the AC compressor sat outside of the window, so it was very quiet. If there's anything "loud" about this unit, it's the actual air itself coming out. And the air output is very high. There's 3 levels, the highest does have a decent wind noise, and the lowest is very silent. The compressor itself is not loud, except for when it turns on and turns off which only lasts for about a second. When using fan mode, it's very quiet on the lowest setting, sometimes you will hear the motor from the louvers more than the actual air. All in all, it is an extremely quiet unit. The other units I used were very loud.The actual temperature it puts out is impressive. It only goes down to 65, but don't let that discourage you. I leave mine on 74 and it turns my rooms very cold. Most of the old units I tested only feel cold right on the exit of the air vent, but step away a few feet and it just feels like room temp air. I would have to set some of the previous ones to 65 to get the room to about 76 or 77. Not this unit, this one still feels very cold from far, and has a great and wide reach. Not to mention the oscillating vents is a plus for more even air distribution.THIS IS IMPORTANT. I believe this unit is designed for bigger rooms or living rooms. I've used it around my entire complex and it does work very well, however, for smaller rooms, it cools down the room too quick sometimes, which is great but may be a downside as once it reaches the desired temperature it will cycle the compressor on and off. The reason this may be an issue is because when the compressor doesn't run long enough and it cools a small room too fast, the compressor shuts off quickly and you will get a very musty smell. With it's powerful airflow, it will get your entire room smelling musty in no time. In bigger rooms and living rooms, it cools down efficiently and quickly and quietly. However, this can be combated by setting the temperature lower and lower so the compressor stays on longer. My best advice for smaller rooms is to set the temperature a bit lower than your usual desired temp, and run the fan speed manually on its lowest setting. It'll cool down your room a little slower (you'll be fine though, it will still cool down quickly especially if your room is small) but it won't shut the compressor off as quick and will prevent the smell from happening. What I did in my smaller bedroom, I set it to 65 and waited till the room got to about 69-79, then I'll set it back to 74. It will recirculate the cold air and the compressor gets to run long enough before it shuts off. BTUs do very much come in to play with every unit, and this one is designed for larger spaces.The setup was very easy. It's a pretty heavy unit so maybe just get some help if you have to haul it up stairs. Try not to tilt it more than 35°. Let the AC sit for maybe 4 to 6 hours before running it to let the oil in the compressor settle. A lot of people will say 24 hours or 12, which is not a bad idea but if you are in a hurry, I'd give it at least 4 hours. The remote is very nice, the screen is backlit but the buttons are not, so at night it may be hard to see the buttons. Eventually you'll remember which buttons do what. Also neat that it sticks magnetically to its own dedicated spot towards the back of the unit. Also I'd recommend running it's firmware update through the app before using as well. The manual walks you through it first anyways.The app is incredibly easy to use and navigate. The app is probably my favorite thing about this unit. Being able to make schedules and turn on the unit while I'm on my way home on a hot day to come home to a cool room is a luxury.All in all, I don't think I would recommend any other unit. It may be a little more but it is worth every penny, whether white or black they're both nice.PS. I was a bit hesitant as people say single hose units are horrible and I'm sure they are to a certain extent but this unit is phenomenal. I was starting to believe they were awful, up until I finally got this unit. All the other units were below average performance. Also these units regardless of what ac brand you're using, if it's single hose, it will create a negative pressure in your room. So just something to keep in mind!

Reviewer: Daniel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: High quality parts and product
Review: Is the air conditioning 100% Drain free?? Yes it is!!! Icey cold made for xtra large areas high quality and awesome accessories nice phone app to. 5 STARS in short .My honest thoughts u don’t have to read. the cooling mode is drainage free, dehumidifier mode sucks gallons of water out of the air everyday ofcourse that requires you to attach the included hose equals daily frequent drainage. I didn’t buy it for this mode but it’s nice to have, then there’s the basic fan mode.The Keystones I love.1.You can connect the unit to your wifi and control it anywhere on your phone with the DREO app.2. If you every need to drain it for the dehumidifier whatever reasonThe unit tells you when it needs to be drained with indicators on the display or app.3. It’s made for a very large area. I have a huge bedroom didn’t think it can actually get icy cold or be as effective with an excessively large bedroom area boy was I wrong. They under sold the area size it’s made for . My master bedroom is half my house….3.5 powerful icey cold blower that even at maxed speed it’s quieter then all other brands by a distance but that is why you spent a pretty penny on this unit.4. High build quality and accessories. Different types of foams for the window insert to the magnetic remote holder on top of the unitFrom being in the military we had to buy units like these out of our pocket for a/c. I have tried 20 plus of the best different units within the past decade. So if it helps this is my number 1 pick nothing is close , plus not having to drain at all compared to every couple days it’s years ahead of alllll the competition. And if you didn’t know if you buy an indoor a/c you have to drain it every couple of days if not daily and it will flood your floors if u forget which I’ve done multiple times so I am telling you to buy this you will thank me later⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewer: Darren guth
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice A/C BUT….
Review: This portable air conditioner is very well built and the instructions are above and beyond. I like the one insert that has illustrations and accurate instructions. It’s the little things like the sticker on the window vent kit that say this side should be facing towards the interior. I have had several portable air conditioners and at first it’s hard to tell which direction to face the exhaust. Insert that goes in your window so it’s nice to have a little sticker something so simple that helps you out, also it seems to be very well made and I love that the control panel on the unit is on the front instead of on the top where if you are way away from it, you cannot view it until you walk up to it and look down. not with this unit! It is quiet, although my decibel meter reads a 10 to 15% higher decibel rating than what is advertised. It is still quieter than most. This one is for the bedroom and we actually had a number one brand air conditioner that was much louder and had a buzzing noise when the compressor turned on which we returned, so this is a much welcome design and quality unit. The only issue that I have is I like my bedroom ice cold my other air conditioners we turned down to the lowest level of 60° or 62°. That’s the average low temperature on most portable air conditioners. This one is 65°. I like my house constant 65 to 67° so to only have the ability to cool to 65° in my bedroom is kind of an issue for me. It might not be for most others but again I like cold and to warm up with my blankets so that is my only complaint. Why can’t they just have it cool a few more degrees to be on the average with top selling air conditioners , other than that, I’m happy with the unit so far. I will update if any issues arise, but so far so good!

Customers say

Customers like the functionality, cooling efficiency, and quietness of the air conditioner. They mention it works very well, provides efficient cooling, and is extremely quiet. Some appreciate the user-friendly interface and effortless integration with Alexa. Customers also like the controllability, portable capacity, and value for money.

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